The Latest Photo Shoot

Last weekend I had the opportunity to do a photo shoot with my sister.  It was a blast!  I really enjoyed working with her.  Our styles of taking photos are a little different, so we end up with a better mix of shots. I have been editing the photos in different styles, so the client gets a range.  Which style do you prefer?

If you would be interested in having portraits made and you are in the Raleigh or Asheville areas, please feel free to email me at jesscapps@gmail.com.

A Pleasant Surprise

I was ever so pleasantly surprised to find my undergraduate ceramics professor's name in this months American Craft Magazine.  She is the writer of the Michael Sherrill article entitled, "Natural Narratives". Humble, as she is, I have never heard her boast about her writing, but I always find her words very intriguing.  I have come to appreciate her words and teaching methods more and more since gradation.  You should pick a copy of the April/May 2010 American Craft magazine and take the time to read her article.  You will learn a lot about Michael Sherrill's work and get a good look into how he grew into a nationally recognized artist.

en plein air

Quote of the Day

"There are two ways of being creative. One can sing and dance. Or one can create an environment in which singers and dancers flourish." Warren G. Bennis 

Quote of the Day

self-reliance

1. the capacity to rely on one's own capabilities, and to manage one's own affairs;independence

If you are near Asheboro...

My work will be at Circa Gallery- and you can get it for 10% off this weekend!

Saturday, March 27th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Downtown Asheboro Sidewalk Sale presented by the Downtown Shopkeepers

This is a FREE event and will be lots of fun!  Around 28 downtown businesses will line the sidewalk with discounted merchandise for sale. 

From the gallery we will have lots of art available for sale including some artists offering discounts on some of their work. 

This will be a great opportunity to get out and shop downtown! 

The Capps Family is Going Green

I am trying to do all the little things... opening windows, planting trees and a garden, energy efficient windows and doors in the new studio and

all new CFL light bulbs for the house! 

We are not being wasteful though.  There is a chandelier over the dining table that looks awful with these new light bulbs, so I am saving them all for that one light.  What changes have you or you family made?

Letting in the Light

New windows for a new studio :)

Crayon Night

Recycling all those broken crayons turned out to be a very exciting family night!  Here is a very cute video tutorial from a stay at home dad.  We baked ours instead of boiling water, so it was a lot cleaner.

Bringin' in the New

The new fruit trees ready to be planted.

Putting all those random undergraduate projects to good use.  This "skirted" flower bed has been sown with many different types of perennial wild flowers and a border of kale, spinach, and lettuce.

I have never been so excited about a load of dirt!  50/50 compost will make a great base for all my new flower and garden beds.

Since our house is new, the yard is basically a blank canvas.  I love the fact that I can put in all of my "dream plants" instead of trying to work with what someone else put in before us.

Spring Fever

Well, as you know my posts have been few an far between.  I love Spring, but with it comes lots and lots of work!  I have been busy planting trees, putting in my garden, sewing seed in my window sills, trying to get a little Spring cleaning done, etc.... all with the new studio reno going on.  Busy, busy, busy to say the least.  I will be posting "photo diary" posts for a bit.  Who knows, it may be fun :)

Happy Spring!!

Addison's New Do

Well, I just couldn't take it anymore!  Hair in the face, always in the mouth and tears shed over getting the massive amount of tangles out of Addison's hair.  Instead of continuing the cycle of lecturing Addison everyday about keeping her hair out of her face and brushed, I decided to get scissor happy.  I gave her side sweeping bangs and lots of layers in the back to take car of the tangles.  

She insists that I keep it long.  The first and only haircut that she has had previous to this one was a short bob that was the result of Addison donating her baby curls to Locks-of-Love.  Adam, Addison, and I have all donated at least once to this wonderful organization.  

After everything was said and done.  Addison looks in the mirror, then looks at me and says "Thank you Mom!  I look like a girlie girl.  I always wanted to look like a girlie girl!"  It really is the little "everyday" moments that mean the most to out little ones.

Addison and Tovi Photo Shoot

Addison and I got to spend some much needed time with our little Tovi the other day.  Those two cousins playing together was enough to make even the most weary smile :)

    

Quote of the Day

"There is something to be said for being happy where you live." Jon Carloftis Country Living Magazine, April 2010 

Quote(s) of the Day

"Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children." Charles Swindoll

"Remember, it is not where you live, but HOW you live." Mary Jane's Farm Magazine

Everyday

Happy Birthday Papa!

We love you and miss you everyday! 

Love: Adam, Jess, and Addison

Quote of the Day

"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none." William Shakespeare

Quote of the Day

"You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between you, but at the same time you carry them with you in your heart, your mind, your stomach, because you do not just live in a world but a world lives in you." Frederick Buechner, Telling the Truth